Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way.
Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Sofia City Court
Outside the Palace of Justice, at the corner of Vistosha Boulevard and Alabin Street
Return
National Palace of Culture (NDK)
The tour will end next to a piece of the Berlin Wall on the left side of the park of the Palace of Culture.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way.
Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Sofia City Court
Outside the Palace of Justice, at the corner of Vistosha Boulevard and Alabin Street
Return
National Palace of Culture (NDK)
The tour will end next to a piece of the Berlin Wall on the left side of the park of the Palace of Culture.
Itinerary
1
Sofia Court House
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
10 minutes
2
365 Association Sofia Tours
The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
10 minutes
3
Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva - the Old "St. Petka"
A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
10 minutes
4
The Presidency Building
The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
10 minutes
5
Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters
The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
10 minutes
6
City Garden
The story of the Mausoleum
10 minutes
7
National Art Gallery
The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
8
Soviet Army Monument
Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
15 minutes
9
National Palace of Culture (NDK)
Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
10 minutes
10
Berlin Wall
Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.
